Travel Diary of Japan - Ray Kinnane
30. Beppu

Kyushu

Set of 3 images, glass and metal framed 405mm x 510mm. Image area is 250mm wide x 275mm deep.

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a. Store sign.

b. Seaside shrine.

c. Carp kite before boy's day.

The carp is a symbol of boys' strength against adversity, because carp swim against the current. In the weeks before May 5th, you can see these carp streamers all over Japan.